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On State Street in New London is the Harris Building, built in 1885 for Jonathan Newton Harris, a businessman who used the income from his building’s rents to support philanthropic activities (he also founded the Harris School of Science at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan). The multi-use structure housed offices, apartments and shops, including, for 1885 to 1931, Hislop’s Department Store. The Romanesque Revival building with a Mansard roof was designed by the New York based architect, Leopold Eidlitz. Today, the building is also known as Harris Place.

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Harris Building, New London (1885)

2 thoughts on “Harris Building, New London (1885)

  • January 26, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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    This is what I wanted to find out. Can I use this for my educational talk about Jonathan N. Harris at Doshisha University?
    Thank you.
    Deo

  • January 26, 2010 at 11:08 pm
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    You may use the information and pictures on the site for an educational talk.

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